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Vodacom has launched a new social-led content platform, the Value News Network (VNN).

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Reddit challenges Australia’s social media ban for children

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In the final RAPT BizTrendsTV episode of the year, we turn the tables on trends, as host (Left) Bronwyn Williams moves from host to guest, interviewed by Bizcommunity editor, (Right) Danette Breitenbach (Image composite by Ruth Cooper © Bizcommunity)

RAPT BizTrendsTV | The Headline Act: Turning the tables

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The comedy economy: Nigeria’s online video skits are making millions

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South Africa's Independent Agency Search & Selection Company (IAS) joined 34 global consultancies in closed-door sessions at AdForum 2025 in London (Source: © 123rf )

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11 Nov 2025

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#Orchids&Onions: SAB drives a hard message home, KFC does ESG right

#Orchids&Onions: SAB drives a hard message home, KFC does ESG right

Brendan Seery 10 Nov 2025

Special Effects Media's Essi Koster examines how performance marketing can contribute to Black Friday success (Image supplied)

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Essi Koster 10 Nov 2025

The International Andy Awards Africa regional jurors have been announced (Image by Lesely Svenson © Bizcommunity)

The International Andy Awards Africa regional jurors announced

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The TBWA\Hunt Lascaris Save Our Stay campaign takes aim at the unpredictable world of short-term rentals and is an example of how funny isn’t frivolous, it’s effective (Image supplied)

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IAB SA Transformation Council open for nominations

IAB SA Transformation Council open for nominations

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Niko Kougioumtzis, RAPT Creative strategist asks culture, pop culture, and the marketing mirror: which influences which? (Image source: © Professional Jeweller )

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Niko Kougioumtzis 4 Nov 2025

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The agency of the future: From service provider to strategic partner

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31 Oct 2025

Keshin Govender, head of creative and production at Siemens AG talks about how a purpose-driven creativity approach has given the company measurable results (Image supplied)

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Keshin Govender 31 Oct 2025

Scopen’s eighth edition of its PR Scope study in Spain has found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now firmly on the sector’s agenda (Image source: © 123rf

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31 Oct 2025

First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmark

First SA Google Search CPC and CTR industry benchmark

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The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has recommended 23 projects for funding following its first funding call (Image supplied)

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Gail Schimmel, CEO of the Advertising Regulatory Board, talks about the need to regulate advertising of online gambling (Image source: © 123rf )

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Gail Schimmel 30 Oct 2025

Chief executive officer of WPP, Cindy Rose, has acknowledged the network’s poor performance as Q3 revenue dropped by 8.4% YoY (Image source: © The Drum )

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30 Oct 2025

The Lead Creative: "More creative freedom, less money"

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The eighth edition of Scopen’s Public Relations (PR) R Scope study in Spain has found that the average PR budget has increased (Image source: © 123rf Pictured: People in Barcelona)

Part 1: Scopen Spain PR Scope - Budgets have increased

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DBE, Dove, and DBSA launch #ChangeTheCompliment

DBE, Dove, and DBSA launch #ChangeTheCompliment

29 Oct 2025

One in five (21%) creatively awarded ideas are also awarded for effectiveness, says Warc’s Health of Creativity 2025 report based on Warc Rankings analysis. (Image supplied)

Warc: The correlation between creativity and effectiveness

28 Oct 2025

Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Jonty Fisher as chief strategy and integration officer

Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Jonty Fisher as chief strategy and integration officer

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